Laptop and software

As a student in higher education, having your own laptop is indispensable. At UCLL, we want your laptop to be reliable and fully meet the requirements of your programme. Therefore, please check the specifications below carefully.

Minimum requirements

Operating system

Recommended: We strongly recommend a laptop with Windows. Most software works smoothly on Windows 11.
Not suitable: Tablets, Chromebooks, and laptops running Windows SE (a simplified version of Windows, intended for elementary schools and not compatible with the required software during your education).
Macbook (Apple): You may need to purchase additional software to use all the required software in your education. Note: UCLL offers only minimal support for Apple devices, limited to connecting to the wireless network, activating office installation and printing from your laptop.

Wi-Fi support

Make sure you have a wireless card that is compatible with Wi-Fi 5 or preferably 6. Laptops that only support Wi-Fi 4 (2.4GHz) may have connection issues.

Video and voice support

To present smoothly, a separate HDMI connection to your laptop is recommended.
A good headset (wired or bluetooth) with built-in microphone for smoothly following online classes or meetings.

Webcam

A built-in webcam is essential for online classes, presentations and meetings.

Software

Use the latest version of Windows, antivirus software and Office.
Students get a free Office licence for the duration of their programme.
Depending on your programme, additional software may be required.

Laptop configurations

Depending on your intensity of use, we recommend different specifications:

	Standard user	Intensive user	Developer	Video editor or 3D developer
Processor	Intel Core 3 of AMD Ryzen 3	Intel Core 5 of AMD Ryzen 5	Intel Core 5 of AMD Ryzen 5	Intel Core 5 of AMD Ryzen 5
Memory	16GB	16GB*	32GB	32GB
Hard drive	256GB	256GB	1TB	1TB
Screen	13-15 inch	13-15 inch	15 inch	15 inch
Video card	Integrated	Integrated	Integrated	Dedicated
Programmes	All	All *32GB for 'Programming' and "System & network administration"	Minimum for the bachelors 'Electronics-ICT' and 'Applied Informatics'	Minimum for the bachelor 'Creative Media Management'

Standard user
Processor Intel Core 3 of AMD Ryzen 3
Memory 16GB
Hard drive 256GB
Screen 13-15 inch
Video card Integrated
Programmes All

Intensive user
Processor Intel Core 5 of AMD Ryzen 5
Memory 16GB*
Hard drive 256GB
Screen 13-15 inch
Video card Integrated
Programmes All *32GB for 'Programming' and "System & network administration"

Developer
Processor Intel Core 5 of AMD Ryzen 5
Memory 32GB
Hard drive 1TB
Screen 15 inch
Video card Integrated
Programmes Minimum for the bachelors 'Electronics-ICT' and 'Applied Informatics'

Video editor or 3D developer
Processor Intel Core 5 of AMD Ryzen 5
Memory 32GB
Hard drive 1TB
Screen 15 inch
Video card Dedicated
Programmes Minimum for the bachelor 'Creative Media Management'

Examples of suitable models

Standard user: HP Probook 445 G11 met AMD Ryzen 3 en 16 Gbyte Ram
Intensive user: HP Probook 445 G1 met AMD Ryzen 5 en 16 Gbyte Ram
Developer: HP probook 445 met AMD Ryzen 5 en 32 Gbyte Ram
Video Editor / 3D Developer: click here

Non-binding laptop offer

UCLL does not sell laptops itself, but through our collaboration with Signpost in the Academic Shop you will find an attractive and non-binding offer. Including extensive warranty and service, perfectly tailored to your education. You can also rent a laptop there.

laptop OFFER via Academic Shop

Financial support

If you cannot pay these costs of a laptop in one go, you can request payment in installments through our staff at the social services and student services.

Contact us

Temporary laptop loan

In case of emergency, you can temporarily borrow a laptop through our learning centres (libraries).

Open Days on Campus